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n-Butyl methacrylate (BMA). Used as a base material for adhesives.
Details
CAS
97-88-1
Product Type
Industry
Producer
Supplier
Chemical Composition
n-Butyl methacrylate
Other Applications
Polymerization and copolymerization in emulsion and solution
Used in the lacquer, leather, paper and textile industries
Base material for coatings and adhesives
Used in oil additives and dental products
Handling
Odor: Ester-like
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Refractive index | 1.424 | 20°C | |
| (Color (Pt, Co | <5 | Rohm Method: M5 (Pt-Co) | |
| Appearance | Transparent and colorless | ||
| Physical state | Fluid | ||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Humidity | <0.050 | % | Rohm Method: M3 (according to K. Fischer) |
| Purity | >99 | % | Rohm Method: M2-12 (GC) |
| Solubility | 0.51 | ||
| Solubility | 0.58 | ||
| Vapor pressure | 2.025 | mm-Hg | 20°C |
| Viscosity | 1.09 | cP | 20°C |
| Molecular weight | 142.2 | g/mol | |
| Density | 0.896 | g/ml | 20°C |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| flash point | 46.0 | ºC | DIN 51755 |
| Freezing point | -75 | °C | |
| Boling point | 163.5 | ºC | 0.1013MPa |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Acidity number | <0.0050 | mg KOH/g | Rohm Method: M4 (acid-base titr., MAAC) |